Tom_w_27 wrote:

Can’t see why you would be embarrassed of a sport, when they look so much nicer

 2010 Range Rover TDV8 Baltic Blue Autobiography (2011 MY) - SOLD
1960 Land Rover SII SWB SW
2020 BMW R1250 RT LE
2021 Triton ST-125 (Monkey Bike)

Tom_w_27 wrote:

Can’t see why you would be embarrassed of a sport, when they look so much nicer

Are you sure you're on the right forum?

Dunc. The life you have is the only one you'll get; make the most of it.
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2012 4.4 TDV8 L322 Autobiography
2003 TD5 Oslo Blue D2 ES Premium Auto (with mods!)

Ian G wrote:

If you're doing the work yourself its a completely different proposition.

Mine's had ABS sensors, wheel bearing which also knackered the reluctor ring, front strut, caliper, heater resistor, bits of welding in 9 months of ownership, if I was paying someone for that I'd be in for more than it cost.

My advice to anyone looking at a 4k car, particularly a TD6 is its just a 2k car that's had a wash. In my view you're better going cheap and leaving some money in the bank, the only exception being engine or transmission which I'd walk away from, there's enjoyment of working on your own stuff and there's taking on a big job on your path that's going to commit you to fixing it more than driving it.

I think if mine ever needs to sit in the shop for more than a few days then its curtains but I'll happily do all the one or two day jobs and drive something else while its in bits so its not rushing me.

I'd also steer away from TDV8 for that reason, the cheap ones appear to be more of a time-bomb for turbos particularly if they're being punted because its showing signs.

That Sports a nice looking thing BTW, for a Sport

Thanks for your input Ian,

I’m still searching for the right car, at the moment I’m coming across a lot of 200k+ mileage cars for around £2000. This mileage doesn’t bother me but I think I’ll struggle to get rid in the future.
Most around £4K are lower mileage but often have rust, haven’t had a gearbox rebuild, generally a but tatty.

I’ve seen a few nice ones for around £5k, so I think this maybe my target group now.
I’ve got my eye on a Top spec Vogue SE

I do like the look of the fatty, but how can you say the sport is not as nice.

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Pleasure mate.

That 200k car will be leaving you in boxes right? The good thing about that end of the market is you can't fall much further regardless of what happens.

I'm only teasing about the Sport, I think the HST on 22s is a nice looking thing. I actually looked at a few L320 but I'm also glad I went for the big boy, no regrets

At the end of the day, styling is a personal and subjective thing. Personally, I prefer the look of the L320 over the L322 but the L405 over the L494. That's why I had a L320 first and now the L405.

Good luck in your search  Kev

2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

Ian G wrote:

Pleasure mate.

That 200k car will be leaving you in boxes right? The good thing about that end of the market is you can't fall much further regardless of what happens.

I'm only teasing about the Sport, I think the HST on 22s is a nice looking thing. I actually looked at a few L320 but I'm also glad I went for the big boy, no regrets

I’m a secret chav, i like to modify my cars subtly though.
I like big wheels and black windows

I’ve just found FFRR black overfinch, now this is a bit of me, is it worth £8.5k

Is this just in Belgium or are the first generation sports easier and more reliable? Bought an early L322 but you just dont see them on the road anymore but there are still loads of early sports on the road and even used they are a lot more expensive?

Seems strange to me but I guess its just the market demand? Guess that makes sense because you dont see that many new FFRR's but the sports seem to be everywhere!

I don’t think either is more reliable than the other.

eBay is plagued with v6 sports with blown engines.

Similar to FFRR with gearbox issues.

I do agree though, a lot more early sports on the road.

Tom_w_27 wrote:

I’ve just found FFRR black overfinch, now this is a bit of me, is it worth £8.5k